Finance Manager - Payables

Role Overview

AAA Growers Limited is looking for a Finance Manager – Payables to lead day-to-day oversight of creditor payments, payroll, tax obligations, treasury activity, and intercompany accounts. The role keeps financial records dependable and statutory responsibilities on track, while helping the business manage cash effectively and maintain sound controls across its finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage VAT preparation, submission, and reconciliations in line with Kenya Revenue Authority requirements; investigate sales differences between QuickBooks and Veg Manager and confirm appropriate tax treatment of intercompany transactions.
• Oversee payroll administration and employee records, prepare and submit P9 forms, and ensure deductions and contributions such as PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and pension are remitted on time.
• Review intercompany charges and balances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain complete supporting records for reporting and audit purposes.
• Coordinate creditor payments and banking activity, including payment approvals, online banking, bank reconciliations, and regular cash flow monitoring.
• Maintain finance procedures and strengthen the application of internal controls and company policies across relevant processes.
• Track fuel purchasing and consumption against approved budgets, reconcile usage information, and produce monthly utilisation and variance reports.
• Compile management reports and monitor financial indicators, highlighting material variances and proposing practical corrective steps.
• Prepare schedules and evidence relating to creditors, liabilities, payroll, and intercompany balances, and respond to information requests from internal and external auditors.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA, or an equivalent credential.
• Relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably with supervisory or managerial responsibility.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan tax requirements, VAT, payroll administration, statutory deductions, creditor management, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated capability in bank reconciliations, intercompany accounting, cash flow oversight, and financial control processes.
• Experience with accounting software; familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, are also required.
• Sound numerical judgement, analytical ability, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with a careful and accountable approach to financial records.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to plan work, manage competing demands, and meet strict deadlines.